European Risk Observatory
Outlook: New and emerging risks in occupational safety and health ()The safety and health of EU workers is affected by changing demographic structures, new technologies and the increasing shift in employment towards the service sector. This Outlook offers an overview of the present and future trends of relevance to occupational health, the main workplace risks and their prevention. Outlook is available in 22 languages. |
Combined exposure to Noise and Ototoxic Substances ()Noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most prominent occupational diseases in Europe. Increasing attention is being paid to the risks of combined exposure to high-level noise and ototoxic substances. This review aims to provide an up-to-date picture of the knowledge in this field, including current diagnostic tools and an overview of the chemicals that may contribute to hearing loss, and to highlight gaps in our current knowledge for proposed future action and research. Read more on Noise:
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International Migrants Day -18th December ()Migrant workers are a particularly vulnerable group and are often more exposed to occupational risks than others. This section presents a collection of interesting links informing about the risks of migrants and minorities in the workplace. |
Report OSH in figures: stress at work — one of the biggest OSH challenges in Europe ()Stress is the second most frequently reported work-related health problem, affecting 22% of workers from the EU 27. Studies suggest that stress is a factor in between 50% and 60% of all lost working days. This represents a huge cost in terms of both human distress and impaired economic performance. Read the new report on work-related stress based on international and national statistics. |
EU-OSHA calls for tender: foresight of OSH emerging risks in “green jobs” and four projects to carry out data analysis ()EU-OSHA launches two calls for tender |
Work-related stress - one of the biggest OSH challenges in Europe ()Stress is the second most frequently reported work-related health problem, affecting 22% of workers from the EU 27. Studies suggest that stress is a factor in between 50% and 60% of all lost working days. This represents a huge cost in terms of both human distress and impaired economic performance. Read the new report on work-related stress based on international and national statistics. |
Report on Labour inspectorates' strategic planning ()This report presents an overview of the principal OSH-related priorities established by national labour inspectorates and provides information on how these priorities are set. The information was provided by EU-OSHA’s network of national focal points during 2008 in response to a questionnaire survey. |
New European Risk Observatory Literature Review on nanoparticles ()The ‘Literature Review - Workplace exposure to nanoparticles’ reviews the most recent publications on nanoparticles and focuses on the possible adverse health effects of workplace exposure. The report presents the regulatory background and activities taken to manage this emerging risk. |
New French Website Agglomerates Practical OSH Information ()“Travailler-mieux.gouv.fr” (working better), promoted by the Direction Générale du Travail (French Ministry of Labour), pools existing resources on OSH and presents them in a simple and pedagogic manner with a special focus on SMEs. The contents are made up of three major applications:
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Influenza A(H1N1) – Alerts by WHO and DG SANCO ()Following human cases of Influenza A(H1N1) notified to WHO by the US and Mexico, DG SANCO is leading the EU coordination under the framework of the Communicable disease decision 2119/98 through the Community Early Warning and Response System (EWRS), under which EU Member States are required to notify measures they propose to take, measures and guidance issued, and any confirmed cases. Interim measures recommended are basically the same as for responses to pandemic influenza. For more information, see EU-OSHA link collection on zoonoses, health and safety issues and pandemic preparedness Other links: DG Health and Consumer Protection European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control WHO: Infection prevention and control in health care US-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US-OSH issues associated with H1N1 influenza
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